Well-known traveler Steve Fugate, a native of Florida, visited Bolivar last week while on his ninth walk across the United States, having already covered over 49,000 miles of walking. more

Representative Mark Alford from Missouri took some time to converse with employees at the Break Time convenience store in Bolivar on Thursday, July 6. more

Mayor Christopher D. Warwick of Bolivar has thrown his hat into the ring for state representative. The district includes all of Polk County and a portion of Hickory County. A Republican, he will appear on the August 2024 primary ballot to face off against any fellow Republican candidates. Currently, Warwick is the first to publicly announce his campaign. more

The Bolivar City Fire Department responded to Parkview Health Care Facility, 119 W. Forest Street in Bolivar, on Monday, July 10, for reports of smoke in the building. more

The Bolivar Rotary Club’s 43rd annual Celebration of Freedom brought friends and family to the SBU campus, Tuesday, July 4 for food, fun, and entertainment. The holiday was also the perfect time for the community to honor local veterans with a special ceremony. Closing out the night, local residents flooded the SBU lawns and found parking spots in town, as the skies were illuminated during the anticipated fireworks show. more

Last month, Sarah Newell, executive director of Polk County Dispatch, was appointed by Governor Parson to the Missouri 911 Service Board. more

A Bolivar bowling alley recently agreed to be the site of a movie scene in an upcoming film by the Springfield-based movie production company Radix Studios. more

Woods Supermarket recently recognized Paul Doyle, the assistant store manager in Stockton, for his 50-year employment milestone. more

Country Lane Montessori, a new learning center in the Bolivar area, will begin offering educational lessons and tutoring for children ages 3 to 7. more

Olive Branches Hospice House recently opened its doors to the public, creating an inviting space to provide end-of-life care for guests. more

Thursday, June 8, the Bolivar community enjoyed a perfect night for the annual Bolivar Night at the Springfield Cardinals. more

A teenager from Polk was injured in a single-vehicle crash at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7. more